Justice Department finds UCLA law school illegally used race in admissions
Last month, the Trump administration accused UC Berkeley Law School of illegally discriminating against white and Asian applicants.
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‘I’d rather die here than in Africa’: Migrants describe violent deportation flight
For deportees, an unknown future in another undemocratic nation is frightening.
High gas prices are spurring states to waive taxes and regulations amid midterm election
Some states have suspended their fuel taxes. Others have temporarily reduced taxes.
Senate GOP campaign chief says ‘cash is king’ as Trump team promises millions to keep majority
Trump’s team has assured senators “money will not be our problem” heading into the midterm elections.
3 GOP states go to US Supreme Court to challenge 3 Democratic-led states’ abortion ‘shield’ laws
Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana have gone to the U.S. Supreme Court to challenge abortion “shield laws” in California, Massachusetts and New York that protect providers who prescribe abortion pills across state lines.
Senate punts bill to permanently ban Chinese cars until after midterm elections
The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio and Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan, aims to prevent China’s auto industry from gaining a foothold in the U.S. market.
Judge keeps Venezuelan delivery driver shot by ICE in custody for alleged assault
Garces Perez is charged with one count of assaulting, resisting and impeding a federal officer and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
Voters to decide fate of state taxes this fall
Voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes.
FACT FOCUS: The poverty rate is at an all-time low, but there are other factors to consider
The 2025 poverty rate only reflects the first few months of Trump’s second administration.
US withdraws from European anti-corruption panel in latest shift away from global groups
Only two other countries have left GRECO before — Russia and Belarus.